- Clutch PK followed immediately by Nisky's goal was huge. Kudos to the crowd, they were the PK and then goal was - Martin solid again, and he continues to surprise/impress on the powerplay- MAF solid and unlucky on the Ovie goal (Hit Nisky's backside dropped to his stick), otherwise might of been a shutout. Holtby was great, but MAF better.- Bennett had a nice hit and was more physically involved than his early games, he's a keeper.- Pens survived some stupid penalties, which have for the most part been absent the last few weeks- Pens played smart, ignoring the little shots on Sid which is the right way to play.- 10 game winning streak in each of the last 3 seasons, a new NHL record. - PK faceoffs were not good. Adding Sid helps the PK so much in that respect.- Ovie is not the player he used to be. I think its his conditioning?- ice sucks at CEC. Hopefully no one hits a rut and gets injured

10!The CAPS thought being physical with the penguins would get them off of their game… NYETHoltby played well; 30 + shots and only 2 goals.The defensemen played great on the 4 min PK. I thought 2 favorite whipping boys played outstanding: Brooks and D Engellend!I loved seeing the old school CAPS jerseys!Being extra close to the ice;six or 7 rows; what skill. Hockey truly is artistic and brutal all at once.

The best part about these types of wins is not just that they're playoff brand defensive hockey games, but that the pens simply aren't allowing themselves to get suckered into the behind-the-play stuff that Philly used to end their season last year. Took some time, but they appear to have finally figured that out.

- Another day at the office for the Pens.- Defense filled in nicely for Tanger's absence(scoring both goals)- Neal looks lost out there without his setup man.- Kunitz has cooled down lately but mostly because teams can now focus solely on that top line.- Flower was sharp.. hmm maybe this 2 goalie thing is working?- Crowd at the CEC was very audible. to you!

sil wrote:The best part about these types of wins is not just that they're playoff brand defensive hockey games, but that the pens simply aren't allowing themselves to get suckered into the behind-the-play stuff that Philly used to end their season last year. Took some time, but they appear to have finally figured that out.

This is why I'm looking forward to Sunday's game. Let's see if the Pens can "get to their game" for 60 mins against those clowns. It's been a long time coming.

sil wrote:The best part about these types of wins is not just that they're playoff brand defensive hockey games, but that the pens simply aren't allowing themselves to get suckered into the behind-the-play stuff that Philly used to end their season last year. Took some time, but they appear to have finally figured that out.

If they get past Philly without getting sucked into it, it'll be progress.

sil wrote:The best part about these types of wins is not just that they're playoff brand defensive hockey games, but that the pens simply aren't allowing themselves to get suckered into the behind-the-play stuff that Philly used to end their season last year. Took some time, but they appear to have finally figured that out.

This is why I'm looking forward to Sunday's game. Let's see if the Pens can "get to their game" for 60 mins against those clowns. It's been a long time coming.

And no one on the pens bench needs to act like a clown...we're looking at you...

Is this a team peaking too early, or a team that is learning what it takes to win any type of game? I think it is the latter. They have too much skill to peak, as long as they work hard and comply to their system I think the sky is the limit.

MarioLives wrote:Is this a team peaking too early, or a team that is learning what it takes to win any type of game? I think it is the latter. They have too much skill to peak, as long as they work hard and comply to their system I think the sky is the limit.

Reminding me a lot of last year. I think they are peaking too early. I'm getting ready to go on rants about how they're going to cool off before the playoffs and flounder out of them, just like I did last year. Its not good. Hopefully Letang and Malkin return to the lineup and round into form in time for the playoffs to start and they can keep things rolling.